Alex Fischer | Alex is a fourth year History and Data Science double major from Fresno, CA. He loves all eras of history, but is currently interested in American political history and how it compares to other democracies. When not in class or working for the Journal, he’s probably holed up in a nature preserve conducting research or at a Data Science Club event. In his free time, Alex enjoys running, camping, and playing spikeball.
Aidan McCann | Aidan is a second year majoring in History with a minor in comparative literature. His favorite periods of history are 20th century China and the Antebellum United States. In his free time, he enjoys reading, listening to music, and watching hockey. Aidan also works as a tutor for Santa Barbara Unified School District, and has a passion for education.
Sara Stevens | Sara is a fourth-year History major from El Segundo, CA. She enjoys learning about all areas of history, but is particularly interested in ancient civilizations and Medieval history. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and going to concerts, taking photos, and baking (especially sourdough).
Neo Harter | Neo is a fourth-year student pursuing a double BA in History of Public Policy and Law and Global Studies, plus a minor in Philosophy. He has always enjoyed studying American Political History, but as of recently he has developed a research interest in the Middle East and its rich history, in particular Iranian history. In his free time Neo enjoys reading, playing instruments like the piano and the tabla, and practicing his language skills. He hoops often as well, so you may catch him at the rec center claiming ankles…if you do please come and say hi! He is always looking forward to meeting new people – especially history geeks!
Kate Erickson | Kate is a fourth-year History of Public Policy and Law major with a Museum Studies minor. She loves any and all areas of history but is currently focusing on American legal history, namely the evolution of public policy throughout the 20th and 21st century and the impact of landmark Supreme Court rulings on the nation’s society, culture, and individual rights. Outside of the Journal, she works at the Bren School and is part of the History Club, GirlUp, and UC Santa Barbara Global Affairs Journal. In her free time, you’ll find her reading (she loves getting recommendations!), playing tennis, going to the beach, and building things in the Sims.
Travis Applegate| Travis is a fourth-year History of Public Policy and Law major from Visalia, CA. His passion for history has led him to explore a wide range of topics, but he has found a particular fascination with the histories of Asia and specifically the Middle East. Through his studies, he enjoys examining how historical events shape modern policies and societies. Beyond the classroom, Travis thrives in the great outdoors—whether it’s hiking scenic trails or catching waves along the California coast. A music enthusiast, he has a deep appreciation for a wide range of genres, from rock to house and techno. With a deep appreciation for both intellectual and physical pursuits, he enjoys balancing academic rigor with adventure and exploration.
Suyan Wang | Suyan is a third year History of Public Policy and Law and Sociology double major from Thousand Oaks, CA. She has always enjoyed American Legal History, but is currently also exploring her interests in Ancient Chinese and Japanese History. When not in class or working for the Journal, she’s probably people watching somewhere in the world and giving herself history field trips. In her free time, Suyan enjoys listening to and playing rock music.
Kristen Marshal | Kristen is a third-year double majoring in History of Policy, Law, and Governance as well as Psychological and Brain Sciences, with a minor in Philosophy. She loves all history, but is especially passionate about the Italian Renaissance and the Mediterranean. When not working on the Journal, she is either reading a novel she may or may not finish, working as a CLAS writing tutor, or cooking a traditional Armenian dish. She loves talking to people about quite literally anything, so if you see her around, please say hi!
Jarett Henderson | Jarett is a history professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara and oversees The UGH Journal. He earned his Ph.D. from York University in Toronto and holds an MA and BA from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. Before swapping his snow boots for slides, and his toques for beanies, he taught at Mount Royal University in Calgary. His current research examines the debates over implementing responsible self-government in the Canadian colonies, alongside anti-sodomy legislation that re-criminalized sex between men in the first half of the 19th century, to expose the tangled ties between whiteness, masculinity, and settler sexuality.
